The “N. J. Rabensburg” Maker Mark

[arabensburg]

The “N. J. Rabensburg” maker mark was prevalent in the State of Utah, at least, in the Carbon County area between August 1912 and March 1915.

An original photo of a showcase saddle taken from the Rabensburg family makes it so. Also, a recent internet sale of a pair of leather chaps displays the “N. J. Rabensburg” maker mark. These two items come from an early time. In fact, they were made when the doors of the A. W. Brill Company had recently opened in Austin, Texas.

In August 1912, N. J. Rabensburg opened his saddlery in Price, Utah after a move from Silver City, New Mexico. However, his arrival and opening in Price coincided with his 23rd birthday.

By chance, August W. Brill opened his saddle shop in Austin, Texas that same year. He bought out the existing Kluge Brothers and was 40 years old in 1912.

Perhaps in the future, other leather products made by N. J. Rabensburg and bearing the “N. J. Rabensburg” maker mark will appear.

By Neale Rabensburg

 

[arabensburg]

Leather Chaps Bearing the "N. J. Rabensburg" Maker Mark

A pair of brown leather chaps sold recently on the internet to an unknown individual. The chaps bear "N. J. Rabensburg" as maker of Price, Utah. Rabensburg was in Price from August 1912 to March 1915.

Please refer to the attached detail photos of this pair of leather chaps bearing the "N. J. Rabensburg" maker mark.

By Neale Rabensburg

 

[JohnSmith5]

I've had this saddle for close to 20 years and the fella I got it from in Blanco TX had it a long time. He said a lady with a ranch gave it to him and said it was 80 years old. I figure it would put it close to 1900 give or take.

 

[wheelgun610]

I just sent a private message to the gentleman who started this thread a couple years ago. NJ Rabensburg is his grandfather. I'm sure he'll be interested in seeing your saddle.

I've had this saddle for close to 20 years and the fella I got it from in Blanco TX had it a long time. He said a lady with a ranch gave it to him and said it was 80 years old. I figure it would put it close to 1900 give or take.

 

[JohnSmith5]

I just sent a private message to the gentleman who started this thread a couple years ago. NJ Rabensburg is his grandfather. I'm sure he'll be interested in seeing your saddle.

Awesome, thanks!